Interim Finance Director

Kennedy Pearce's Search team is working exclusively with one of our key clients, who are a listed investment management business seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to support a period of change and transformation within its finance function.

This is a broad leadership role requiring a technically strong finance professional with deep fund industry experience and the ability to operate across fund finance, corporate finance, middle office and wider operational teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering strategic projects, enhancing controls and supporting senior stakeholders across the business.

• Oversee financial management and reporting across a range of investment funds.
• Maintain ownership of NAV oversight and related fund accounting processes.
• Lead and support strategic finance and operational projects.
• Partner closely with Fund Finance, Middle Office, Operations and senior business stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements, controls enhancements and operational efficiencies.
• Support regulatory, audit and governance requirements.
• Provide leadership and guidance across the wider finance function.

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Significant experience within investment management, asset management or alternative investments.
• Previous experience working within a listed fund-focused business is required
• Strong understanding of NAV production, fund accounting and fund structures.
• Proven track record delivering finance transformation, change or strategic projects.
• Experience working across both fund and corporate finance environments.
• Ability to engage effectively with Middle Office, Operations and investment teams.

You must be available to commence an interim assignment within a short timeframe